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Security Training Exercise Scheduled at NAS Whidbey Island

24 January 2023

From Welding

NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, WA – Naval Air Station Whidbey Island has security training drills scheduled at Ault Field and Seaplane Base from Wednesday thru Friday, January 25-27, 2023.

People may see increased first responder activities and hear Giant Voice announcements across the installation. Personnel should also expect delays at installation traffic gates.

The Navy conducts these types of security exercises at installations across the world to ensure readiness and verify response procedures.

If you have questions or concerns, please call the Public Affairs Office at NAS Whidbey Island, (360) 257-2286.

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PORTLAND, OREGON (June 5, 2025) – U.S. Navy Cmdr. Christina Appleman, the commanding officer of the USS Mustin (DDG-89), and a California native, guides a ship tour for Portland education members during Portland Fleet Week, June 5, 2025. Portland Fleet Week is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Oregon to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

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PORTLAND, OREGON (June 5, 2025) – U.S. Navy Musician 3rd class Dinos San Pedro, left, a native of California, and Musician 3rd class Jared Goodrum, a native of New Mexico, play music for veterans at the Portland VA Medical Center during Portland Fleet Week, June 5, 2025. Portland Fleet Week is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Oregon to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

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Security Training Exercise Scheduled at NAS Whidbey Island

24 January 2023

From Welding

NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, WA – Naval Air Station Whidbey Island has security training drills scheduled at Ault Field and Seaplane Base from Wednesday thru Friday, January 25-27, 2023.

People may see increased first responder activities and hear Giant Voice announcements across the installation. Personnel should also expect delays at installation traffic gates.

The Navy conducts these types of security exercises at installations across the world to ensure readiness and verify response procedures.

If you have questions or concerns, please call the Public Affairs Office at NAS Whidbey Island, (360) 257-2286.

Security Training Exercise Scheduled at NAS Whidbey Island

24 January 2023

From Welding

NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, WA – Naval Air Station Whidbey Island has security training drills scheduled at Ault Field and Seaplane Base from Wednesday thru Friday, January 25-27, 2023.

People may see increased first responder activities and hear Giant Voice announcements across the installation. Personnel should also expect delays at installation traffic gates.

The Navy conducts these types of security exercises at installations across the world to ensure readiness and verify response procedures.

If you have questions or concerns, please call the Public Affairs Office at NAS Whidbey Island, (360) 257-2286.

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